{"id":26119,"date":"2019-11-22T06:38:22","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T11:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=26119"},"modified":"2019-11-22T06:38:22","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T11:38:22","slug":"patriots-cowboys-week-12-key-matchups-who-has-the-razors-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2019\/11\/22\/patriots-cowboys-week-12-key-matchups-who-has-the-razors-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots – Cowboys Week 12 Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor\u2019s Edge?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Patriots return home for a big matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at Gillette Stadium. This will be the second straight week facing an NFC East team as the Patriots were in Philadelphia last Sunday.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots are trying to stay ahead of the Baltimore Ravens for the top spot in the AFC while trying to keep some distance between themselves and the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East. The Cowboys are leading the NFC East with a 6-4 record, a game ahead of the Eagles…thanks to New England.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This will be a match of strength vs strength as the #1 offense of the Cowboys is facing the #1 defense of the Patriots.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This week\u2019s game will be broadcast by Fox and can be seen locally on WFXT Channel 25. Joe Buck will handle play-by-play duties with Troy Aikman as the color analyst. Erin Andrews will report from the sidelines. The game will also be aired on the Patriots flagship radio station 98.5 The Sports Hub with Bob Socci and Scott Zolak on the call, produced by Marc Capello.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Patriots<\/b> (9-1) are coming off a hard-fought, tough 17-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The defense logged five sacks of Carson Wentz and shut them out for the final 42+ minutes\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Cowboys<\/b> (6-4) are coming off of a big 35-27 win over the Detroit Lions. Dak Prescott threw for 444 yards and is leading the league.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We here at <\/span>PatsFans.com<\/span><\/a> are continuing our \u201cRazor\u2019s Edge\u201d column in 2019 to give some quick analysis on some of the key matchups of the game and what you can look for in how the game plays out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Series History:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots and Cowboys have met 12 times in their history, including the first-ever game in Texas Stadium in Irving. Dallas won the first seven and the Patriots the last five. The teams last met in October 2015 in Dallas where the Patriots won 30-6.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a look at some of the key matchups and who holds the Razor\u2019s Edge.<\/span><\/p>\n

First up is the Patriots offense:<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriots RBs vs Cowboys Front Seven –<\/b> Razor\u2019s Edge Dallas<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

The Patriots running game remains frustratingly mired in neutral, they have tried different combinations and backs but the issue remains the offensive line has not played well as a group. However, starting left tackle Isaiah Wynn returns after being on IR for eight weeks (turf toe). Will it help to have Wynn back? Of course. Will it make them a juggernaut running the ball or even consistently good? Nope. Their problems running the ball are deeper than just one man can fix. But it should be better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Cowboys run defense is middle of the road allowing 105.2 yards per game which is tied for 15th in the league. Their defense is small and very fast and athletic. (More to this below). This is a matchup a year ago that the Patriots ground game would have eaten them alive in the second half. This year? Hmm\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Look for Josh McDaniels to mix things up but this may be a straight-ahead type of game for the running backs. Trying to run those stretch plays to the outside against a fast, athletic defense is pure folly.\u00a0 A straight-ahead game would favor more Rex Burkhead and possible Brandon Bolden than Sony Michel but we\u2019ll see.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriots WRs vs Cowboys Secondary – <\/b>Razor\u2019s Edge New England<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

Caveat here\u2026. A big maybe considering who may miss this game. The Patriots passing game has been limited by the pass blocking of the offensive line. Again, it hasn\u2019t been anywhere near good enough. That means Tom Brady can\u2019t wait long enough for plays to develop. The Patriots have good possession guys in Julian Edelman and Mohamed Sanu who are very quick off the line and can eat up the short-intermediate areas of the field. Sanu is dealing with an ankle sprain and is expected to miss this week\u2019s game. A big loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dallas is 7th in the league against the pass allowing 216.9 yards per game. Their strength is their pass rush. Robert Quinn has 8.5 sacks while DeMarcus Lawrence has 4.5. Michael Bennett has garnered three sacks in three games.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wynn\u2019s return will definitely help because Marshall Newhouse struggled against speed rushers. And Quinn is an excellent speed rusher off the blindside. With Sanu and possibly Phillip Dorsett out, it means Edelman, James White, and Rex Burkhead will be leaned on heavily. The offense will need rookies N\u2019Keal Harry and Jakobi Meyers to step up big this week. Ben Watson has been coming on a bit and should see more targets this week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Next up the Cowboys offense<\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\n

Cowboys RBs vs NE Front Seven – <\/b>Razor\u2019s Edge Dallas<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

The Cowboys running game with Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard with Prescott scrambling out of the pocket is very effective. It helps to have one of the best offensive lines in the NFL to run behind. An area to watch is the health of the Cowboys\u2019 bookend tackles Tyron Smith and La\u2019el Collins, both of whom have been banged up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots have been a Top 10 defense against the run allowing 97.3 yards per game. They\u2019ll need the big men inside, Danny Shelton and Lawrence Guy to penetrate and slow down the running game at the point of attack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For the Patriots it isn\u2019t so much stopping Elliott, he\u2019s going to get his yards, but they have to slow him down with their nickel package to force Prescott into obvious passing situations on third down. If they can do that, they\u2019ll be successful. If Dallas constantly has third and short, they\u2019ll get burned by play action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cowboys WRs vs NE Secondary- <\/b>Razor\u2019s Edge New England<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

The Dallas passing game has a plethora of weapons. Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup and Randall Cobb at wide receiver, Jason Witten at tight end and Elliott out of the backfield is a tough group to cover. Dallas is the #1 team in the NFL on 3rd down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots #1 pass defense will be tested here. Stephon Gilmore is the best corner in the league and will be matched up with Cooper. But the key for New England is QB pressure where the Patriots have 37 sacks on the season. Covering the secondary receivers Gallup and Cobb will take on an increased focus for J.C. Jackson, Jonathan Jones, and Jason McCourty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prescott will continue to spread it around, look for Witten to play a big role this week. The Patriots will try to pressure him and force him into making a mistake. Third downs and keeping the sticks moving will be key for the offense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Special Teams- <\/b>Razor\u2019s Edge New England<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots special teams have Nick Folk who has settled things down in the kicking game although he hasn\u2019t been asked to do much from distance yet. Jake Bailey is having an outstanding season and last week put six of eight punts inside the 20-yard line. The coverage units have been terrific. The return game has been stuck in neutral.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Cowboys have the very steady Brett Maher who is 32-32 for PATs and has been okay in the FG department but has missed 4-6 from 50 yards and beyond. The Dallas return game has been only so-so. Because they\u2019re at home and Bailey is on a roll, the Patriots get the nod this week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next up, who wins and why\u2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Patriots are looking to improve to 10-1 but have their work cut out for them this week as the Cowboys are a very tough matchup this week. But Dallas has been inconsistent this season. One week they look awful and lose to the Jets and then they totally blow out the Eagles. I\u2019d expect them to bring their A-Game to Gillette this week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keys to the Game from a Patriots Perspective:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Slow Down the Run- <\/b>Look for the Patriots defense to give some different looks this week. If Pat Chung can return to game action this week it will help as he typically plays in the box. The Cowboys like to play mainly out of their 11 personnel package, (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) and even with Elliot, they\u2019ll be in their nickel package.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead of the normal two-gapping the big men, the Patriots may try to have Guy and Shelton penetrate and slow things before they have a chance to get off the line. This is a big key for the defense. It seems crazy to say that they want to force the ball in Prescott\u2019s hands but that would match against the Patriots strength, their secondary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the RBs into the Passing Game – <\/b>The Patriots offense has struggled lately and with Sanu and possibly Dorsett out, this could get ugly. Therefore. James White and Rex Burkhead have to step up and keep the chains moving. Look for the Patriots to go up-tempo and try to control the clock.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Michael Lombardi was on Dallas radio and had some interesting things to say.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn the last 2 seasons when the Cowboys play 30 minutes or more on defense they\u2019re 5-17. When they play 30 min or less they\u2019re 20-4.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why is that? It\u2019s because the Cowboys are small on defense, they rely on quickness, they rely on speed, they rely on their movement to make plays.\u00a0 When they have to stand in the middle of the ring for 32, 33 minutes, they wear down. That\u2019s the essence of this game and I think what you\u2019ll see from the Patriots is you\u2019ll see tempo, you\u2019ll see them control, you\u2019ll see them want to hold the ball 34+ minutes and keep Zeke and Dak off the field.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Will this work without Sanu and Dorsett? We\u2019ll see. Bill Belichick is the master at finding the adjustments needed to win and in the coaching department, he gets the edge over Garrett, but the team may be very short-handed on offense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Special Teams Will Have to Step Up – <\/b>The Patriots have been getting great special teams play and they\u2019ll need more of that this week to earn a victory. Bailey has been outstanding at pinning teams deep and they\u2019ll need more of that on a rainy Sunday in Gillette.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Look for them to go after a punt or two this weekend to help out the struggling offense. Justin Bethel or Brandon Bolden may be a key contributor this week.<\/span><\/p>\n

___________<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

As we\u2019ve said, the Cowboys present a great matchup of two really good football teams. The Cowboys offense is tough and will not be easy to stop. They\u2019ll get their yards and points this week, especially with the Patriots offense scuffling along right now. The Patriots will get it figured out, they always do.<\/span><\/p>\n

But with Sanu and Dorsett out, that may be too much for the offense to work around. The Patriots drop their first game at home this year and fall to 9-2 on the season.\u00a0 <\/span>Cowboys 24-16<\/b><\/p>\n

The<\/span> \u201cKnocking on Sevens\u2019 Door\u201d <\/b>tour goes back out on the road next week as the Patriots take on the Houston Texans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter <\/span><\/i>@SteveB7SFG<\/span><\/i><\/a> or email me at <\/span><\/i>stevebpatsfans@gmail.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Listen to our <\/span><\/i>Patriots 4<\/span><\/i>th<\/span><\/i> and 2<\/span><\/i><\/a> podcasts on blog talk radio as the writers Russ Goldman, Derek Havens and I from <\/span><\/i>PatsFans.com<\/span><\/i><\/a> discuss the latest Patriots news and breakdown game analysis<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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